Philippines Bats for a World Baseball Classic Berth

The Philippine baseball team is preparing for the 4-day Qualifier in Sydney this week. Winner of the 4-team competition, including Australia, South Africa and New Zealand, will advance to the 16-team World Baseball Classic next year. Image: Philippine national coach Wilfredo Hidalgo Jr. (facebook)

The 28-player Philippine delegation is comprised of 14 Filipinos and 14 Filipino-Americans, including veteran professional pitcher Clay Rapada.

 

Head coach is American Tim Hulett who got into the team just few weeks ago.

 

Wilfredo Hidalgo, Jr, a Philippine national coach and one of Tim Hullett's assistants, talks to SBS Filipino about this competition, and the current and future of Philippine baseball.